In an unthinkable tragedy, we discover an unequaled blessing
This community was simply living out the standard for forgiveness set by Jesus for everyone. They had taken to heart the model prayer of Jesus: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
In the majestic world God created, he has given us responsibility
“Even as fragile and small as we are, we have been entrusted with responsibility to manage the planet. . . . Our work of creation care is given by God to be lived out daily.”
Why the Joseph story shows God can use even someone like you!
If God can use Joseph, I am pretty sure he can use you and me, too, if we simply say we trust him and follow where he leads.
Walls will fall. Let’s get ready to see how God will use us this year
“Every one of us will have a Nehemiah opportunity in the coming months. Let’s prepare now for the task that lies ahead of us.”
Being right is only a beginning: a reflection on the third Beatitude
So, we won’t argue with you. You’re right, and that makes you strong. So . . . how are you going to use that strength?
We can do better than celebrate: Stop, ponder, contemplate, tremble
The gospel is born and bathed in mystery. At Christmas, let’s not take the wonder for granted.
Five lessons about abiding from just one chapter in Scripture
Dean Collins quoted a favorite Christmas hymn, told us a little about how it was written, and challenged us to see its truth in one chapter from 1 John in this post that first appeared in 2021.
How one father’s love helped me understand the way God loves me
A fond memory of a warm interaction. First posted here November 14, 2020.
Still trying to figure out what God wants from you? It’s simple!
“So what do you do to get God’s attention? There must be something he wants from you. Actually there are a couple of things; expressing your gratitude and faithful obedience. Psalm 50 indicates that God basically rejects everything else we might offer.” Read this favorite post from our archives.
The two words can be troubling, but God uses them to bring hope
Advice for those tempted to wrestle with “what if?” A favorite from our archive of daily posts
I’m still learning to be more like my teacher. How about you?
“Jesus said that when a disciple is fully trained he will be like his teacher. I don’t know about you but I am not fully there yet. I know a lot of Scripture. But if our ultimate guide and teacher is Jesus, then I have a long way to go.”
Easy to read, a challenge truly to obey: ‘Love your enemies’
Read the whole post, one of our favorites, from October 2021.
This secular observer’s social media advice sounds like the Bible
One of our favorite posts, as relevant today as when it first appeared two years ago.
Pondering what the Holy Spirit will do in my little life today
“I think I might see the Spirit’s power more evident if my prayers were so concentrated on the purposes God has already made clear.” First posted November 2021.
Easy to read, a challenge truly to obey: ‘Love your enemies
Click the link to read a post from our archive.
Unplanned interruption, unlimited power, unimaginable grace
A favorite post from our archives, this one from October 2021.
Why your ‘brand’ is not what should take most of your attention
Click to read one of our favorite posts. This one first appeared October, 2020.
How the Christian can open doors for sharing the gospel effectively
Click to read one of our favorite posts, this one appearing first in September, 2021.
“I once was blind, but now I see.” It has happened often to me
One of our favorite posts, this one from August 2021.